NBCUniversal's 2026 Upfront: Key Moments from Radio City Music Hall

For 100 years, NBC has shaped culture with a legacy of innovative firsts and some of the past century's greatest must-see moments. NBCUniversal's 2026 Upfront celebrated that legacy and previewed an exciting slate of upcoming content and innovations.

Explore the day’s key announcements below.

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NBC unveils fall 2026-27 schedule

NBC unveiled its 2026-27 schedule highlighted by the addition of four new series – Line of Fire, an intense and compelling family drama starring award winners Peter Krause and Hope Davis; The Rockford Files, a modern-day retelling of the iconic IP starring David Boreanaz; Newlyweds, played by real-life couple Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, who find love after a whirlwind courtship; and Sunset P.I., a comedy from the executive producers of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

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NBC Sports announces additional NFL regular-season game 

In addition to NBC Sports’ existing NFL coverage, an additional NFL regular-season game has been added on Saturday, January 2, 2027. The Week 17 matchup will air at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC and stream on Peacock, followed by the Peacock-exclusive NFL game at 8 p.m. ET.

NBC’s first-of-its-kind, year-round Sunday night sports franchise continues this fall with the return of Sunday Night Football, primetime television’s No. 1 program for 15 consecutive TV seasons. Mike Tirico was joined by longtime NBC Sports contributor Bob Costas, who has returned to host NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball pregame show. Mike Tomlin also appeared and will serve as an NFL analyst on Football Night in America, the most-watched studio show in sports.

NBCUniversal expands year-round Sunday sports strategy

Building on the strength of Sunday Night Football, NBCUniversal detailed its broader Sunday Sports strategy, bringing fans year-round appointment viewing across Sunday Night Football, Sunday Night Basketball, and Sunday Night Baseball, while also providing scale to advertisers on the biggest spending day of the week. The strategy taps into the unique role Sundays play for audiences, with 78% of viewers saying watching sports on Sunday gives them something to bond over and 75% viewing it as a reward to close out the week.

For marketers, Sunday sports delivers a 15% lift in attention compared to other days of the week, while aligning with key consumer behaviors – including peak online shopping at 9 p.m., making it a natural kickstart for weekly purchasing.

NBC and Peacock expand unscripted slate with Wordle, The Traitors, Love Island Games and more

Across NBC and Peacock, the unscripted slate spans competition formats, returning franchises, and new originals. NBC has greenlit a primetime game show based on Wordle, hosted by Today co-host Savannah Guthrie and executive produced by Jimmy Fallon. The Voice returns this fall for season 30 with Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, Riley Green, and Queen Latifah. Also returning this summer are America’s Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior, and Password, with Destination X set to return in 2027. NBC will also bring The Traitors to broadcast with an all-new civilian version of Peacock’s Emmy Award-winning competition series.

Building on its lead in vertical video, Peacock is expanding its award-winning unscripted lineup with two Bravo original unscripted microdramas: Campus Confidential: Miami (wt) and Salon Confessionals with Madison LeCroy (wt). Featuring personalities from the Bravo universe, these mark the first official originals in this fast-growing format from a major U.S. entertainment streaming platform, alongside The Wolves of Real Estate: The Alexander Brothers (wt), a three-part true crime documentary series.

Peacock also announced that Ciara Miller (Summer House) and Tefi Pessoa (media personality) will serve as co-hosts of the upcoming season of Love Island USA’s companion series Aftersun. Additionally, a third season of Love Island Games will launch next year with Ariana Madix returning as host, further building on the franchise’s momentum.

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NBC and Peacock expand scripted slate with The Five Star Weekend, Crystal Lake, Dig and more

Across NBC and Peacock, the scripted slate spans new originals, returning series, and franchise extensions across drama, comedy, thriller, and film. Upcoming titles include Strung (June 26), a psychological thriller film directed by Malcolm D. Lee and starring Chloe Bailey; The Five Star Weekend (July 9), a character-driven drama led by Jennifer Garner; and The Undeclared War (Season 2, August 27), a cyber-thriller set in the world of global intelligence.

The lineup continues with The Paper (Season 2, September 2026), a follow-up to The Office universe; Crystal Lake (October 15), a Friday the 13th prequel series; The Good Daughter (November 12), a limited drama starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy; and Dig (November 2026), a comedy from Amy Poehler and Mike Schur. Additional titles include TED: The Animated Series, The Day of the Jackal (Season 2, 2027), and Superfakes (2027), further expanding Peacock’s portfolio across established IP and original storytelling.

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Fast & Furious marks 25 years with a new live-action series franchise in development for Peacock

Vin Diesel took the stage to announce that Peacock and Universal Television are developing a new scripted television series based on the iconic Fast & Furious franchise. The film franchise has generated over $7 billion globally and will mark its 25th anniversary this year, with its final installment, Fast Forever, set for release on March 17, 2028.

With 30 days to go, Telemundo expands roster for FIFA World Cup coverage

In celebration of the 30 days to go milestone, the network welcomes new experts, uniting iconic captains, elite playmakers, and championship-winning leaders whose firsthand experience will power Telemundo’s multiplatform coverage and deliver authentic insight and unmatched analysis to fans nationwide. Joining the team are Gabriel Batistuta (Argentina | Forward), Jozy Altidore (USA | Forward), Nuno Gomes (Portugal | Forward), Maxi Rodríguez (Argentina | Midfielder), and Carlos Pavón (Honduras | Striker).

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Upcoming Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation and Illumination Films to stream first exclusively on Peacock

Peacock is home to an exciting range of films in 2026 from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, and Illumination, including The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Forgotten Island, and Sense and Sensibility. These films stream first exclusively on Peacock after their theatrical and PVOD windows, thanks to NBCUniversal’s Pay-One (P1) output deal with Universal, making it a uniquely positioned powerhouse for blockbuster success, driving viewership, premium advertising opportunities, and cultural impact with must-watch entertainment experiences.

Bravo expands fan experiences with Fan Fest return and BravoCon 2027 announcement

BravoCon will officially return in Fall 2027, as announced by Andy Cohen at NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall. In the meantime, Bravo Fan Fest is returning for a one-day event in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 24, featuring live programming, panels, immersive experiences, themed activations, and photo opportunities with Bravolebrities.

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen will also tape four shows leading up to the event, with two back-to-back tapings on Thursday, Oct. 22 and Friday, Oct. 23 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, which will host all Bravo Fan Fest festivities.

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Bravo expands Vanderpump Rules and marks 20 years of The Real Housewives with milestone premieres

Bravo unveiled the new series Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas and highlighted the 20-year legacy of The Real Housewives franchise, underscoring its enduring impact, evolution, and cultural relevance.

The Real Housewives of Orange County returns for its 20th season on Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, ushering in a new chapter for the series that launched a global phenomenon.

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th premieres Sunday, August 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, bringing together more than 60 Housewives from across the franchise for a commemorative series.

NBC News talents preview TODAY's 75th anniversary and highlight "Common Ground" initiative

NBC News talent Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, and Al Roker previewed the upcoming 75th year of TODAY. They also highlighted Common Ground, an NBC News initiative focused on bringing together leaders with differing perspectives who agree on solutions to the issues that matter most to Americans.

NBC marks 100th anniversary with live three-hour primetime special

In what is certain to be one of the biggest television events of the year, NBC will celebrate its monumental 100th anniversary on Dec. 10 with a live three-hour variety special from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The network will commemorate its once-in-a-lifetime anniversary with a telecast that will honor a century of must-see television, groundbreaking moments, and iconic stars.

Special events on NBC

NBC’s special events programming continues to anchor its lineup with major cultural moments and holiday traditions. Highlights include The Americas: A Wild 250th, expanding on the Emmy-nominated franchise to celebrate the nation’s milestone anniversary, and The Americas: Mother’s Day in 2027.

NBC will also air the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14, and present the 100th edition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® on Nov. 26. Annual holiday favorites return, including The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, and animated classics such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

NBCUniversal unveils next-generation ad tech and AI capabilities for Q4 launch

NBCUniversal announced a slate of new technology and data capabilities set to launch in Q4, including the continued scaling of its Performance Insights Hub and the addition of Instacart as its exclusive CPG outcomes partner. The company also highlighted LIVE Total Impact, a first-of-its-kind capability that extends a brand’s presence from major live events by re-exposing those audiences across NBCUniversal’s linear and streaming portfolio, delivering measurable results. This builds on the momentum of its live contextual capabilities, which will formally debut in Q4.

In addition to the announcements made on stage during the Upfront presentation, NBCUniversal is advancing its agentic AI strategy with a new suite of always-on, interoperable AI agents designed to streamline premium TV ad buying and create a more frictionless, performance-optimized marketplace.

Read more here about all of NBCUniversal's 2025-2026 Upfront announcements.